Arise Alliance

02/13/2026

“Not only have I seen changes with my clients, I have been able to feel a shift and healing taking place within myself. It has been wonderful having support from the CMI community as I make my own discoveries through learning to tune into my own needs, which benefits me as a clinician, as a parent and partner, and as a human being.”

— Holly C., LCSW (Idaho)

CMI™ doesn’t just impact clinical work, it supports the whole human behind the work. We’re honored to walk alongside clinicians as they experience growth both professionally and personally.

02/10/2026

Who is Critical Memory Integration for?

Whether you have been practicing a short while, or for the span of a career, Critical Memory Integration (CMI™) fits into what you already know.

CMI™ complements other modalities, enhances clinical intuition, and helps clinicians navigate client experiences with more ease. It supports faster digestion of experiences, honors your personal journey, and expands your capacity to work with complexity, without closing the door on anything you’ve already learned.

Add a tool to your toolkit that grows with you: https://criticalmemoryintegration.com/upcoming-trainings/?utm_source=Social

02/04/2026

What if we looked underneath the behavior? 🔍

Introducing Beyond Behavior, an ARISE Alliance initiative that moves past "what" people are doing to understand the "why."

We’re bringing the science of Critical Memory Integration (CMI™) into community spaces, including our current capacity-building program for kids at a local charter school dedicated to serving foster and adoptive families. By helping leaders, parents, and organizations look beneath surface-level patterns, we are building a foundation of: clarity, compassion, and lasting connection.
It’s time to move beyond the surface.

🔗 Learn more: https://arisealliance.org/community-workshops/?utm_source=Socialbeyondbehavior

ARISE Alliance Institute is a focused, mission-driven non-profit committed to improving the mental wellness of those living with mental health conditions.

02/02/2026

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on how history, identity, and lived experience shape memory and healing.

For clinicians, it is also a reminder that trauma does not exist in a vacuum, and that culturally responsive care matters.

At ARISE Alliance Institute, we recognize that history, memory, and healing are deeply interconnected, and that many forms of trauma are carried not only individually, but collectively.

We believe healing begins with understanding the full context of a person’s story.

01/27/2026

This Critical Memory Integration (CMI™) case study, "A Child's Worth," demonstrates the power of rapid clinical transformation.

A client presented with relational paralysis rooted in a physical signal, leading to the core belief, "I am not worthy." CMI guided the client through somatic expansion of this signal, facilitating the memory reconsolidation needed to transform the belief.

The result? The belief of unworthiness dissolved, replaced by grounded self-worth in under 40 minutes. This is the predictive power of a neuro-clinical system.

🔗 Review the full process and evidence: https://zurl.co/LfbM9

ARISE Alliance Institute is a focused, mission-driven non-profit committed to improving the mental wellness of those living with mental health conditions.

01/22/2026

“Trauma is not the story of something that happened back then. It’s the current imprint of that pain, horror, and fear living inside people.” - Bessel van der Kolk

This quote powerfully defines trauma as a present-day, embodied experience. It reminds clinicians that true healing requires addressing the physiological imprint and nervous system response, not just the memory narrative.

Critical Memory Integration (CMI™) is the neuro-clinical framework that works directly with these current somatic imprints and sensations to facilitate deep integration and lasting nervous system re-regulation.

Stop treating the story. Start treating the imprint.

01/20/2026

Critical Encounters: Rewriting the Rules of Crisis Response.

First responders and behavioral health units face high-stress calls daily. Our Critical Encounters program equips professionals with a neuroscience-informed approach to engage individuals in crisis through understanding, not just reaction.

Grounded in CMI principles, the training focuses on:
- Co-regulation & Grounding: Techniques to restore calm and safety for everyone involved.
- Resilience for Responders: Tools to sustain emotional health and prevent burnout.
- Invitational Communication: Reframing encounters as opportunities to restore human connection.

Audience: Law Enforcement, EMS, Dispatch, and Behavioral Health Units.

Learn how to transform high-stress encounters into opportunities for healing and connection.

🔗 Contact us to bring Critical Encounters to your agency: https://arisealliance.org/community-workshops/

ARISE Alliance Institute is a focused, mission-driven non-profit committed to improving the mental wellness of those living with mental health conditions.

01/14/2026

✨ Clinician Spotlight: Diana Johnson, LCSW, CCTP ✨

Meet Diana Johnson, a compassionate advocate dedicated to deeper healing.

As a Lead CMI Trainer, Diana specializes in trauma-informed care and resilience-building, utilizing a powerful blend of neuroscience-based and holistic approaches.

She brings extensive experience helping diverse populations, including first responders, military personnel, and families navigate trauma and emotional challenges.

Diana’s passion is simple: empowering you to foster self-awareness, emotional integration, and personal agency. Healing begins here.

01/10/2026

✨ We’re proud to share that Estefana Johnson, Director of Professional & Community Development at ARISE Alliance Institute, was featured in Voyage Raleigh!

In the article, Estefana reflects on her unconventional journey into behavioral health, her perseverance as a first-generation Mexican-American professional, and her commitment to serving high-risk and complex populations. The feature also highlights ARISE Alliance Institute’s mission, including our innovative Critical Memory Integration (CMI™) approach and community initiatives like Compass Within and Beyond Behaviors.

Through education, partnerships, and community-centered programs, we’re transforming mental health care by making effective, trauma-competent tools accessible to communities nationwide. 💛

🔗 Read the full feature:
https://voyageraleigh.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-estefana-johnson-of-arise-alliance-institute

01/07/2026

✨ As we step into the new year, we honor the powerful connection between mind and body, a relationship that sits at the heart of trauma-informed care.

At ARISE Alliance, our commitment remains strong: to help clinicians integrate evidence-based practices that support whole-person healing. Let's continue building a future where mind-body wellness is accessible, understood, and deeply valued throughout 2026.

01/02/2026

Is burnout or imposter syndrome holding you back? 💡

When protocols feel rigid and results are inconsistent, confidence fades. Join us for our FREE Live Webinar to dive deep into Critical Memory Integration (CMI™).

CMI offers a structured, neuroscience-informed framework that adapts to every client, giving you the tools to:
- Reduce Burnout: Move past rigid protocols and practice with flexible focus.
- Boost Confidence: Achieve predictable results by treating the root of trauma.
- Transform Outcomes: Guide clients toward profound emotional integration.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, January 7th ⏰ Time: 11 AM EST (First Wednesday of each month!)

Ready to refine your clinical approach? ➡️ Register now to secure your seat: https://zurl.co/MiUav

ARISE Alliance Institute is a focused, mission-driven non-profit committed to improving the mental wellness of those living with mental health conditions.